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Ford Transit

White · Diesel · 2013 · 2,198 cc

C5 FROMOT history

C5 FRO is a white diesel Ford Transit first used on 24 Jan 2013. Its MOT expired on 19 Oct 2026 and it has passed 10 of 16 MOT tests, with 142,760 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2025.

C5 FRO white Ford Transit – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Transit, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 19 Oct 2026
Mileage
142,760 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2025
MOT tests
16
10 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,892 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 FRO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
24 Jan 2013
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 FRO was last recorded at 142,760 miles on 20 Oct 2025, 92 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,668 miles · 10 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
92 miles
Average per year
8,892 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 142,760 miles
  • 2024 – 136,854 miles
  • 2023 – 127,486 miles
  • 2022 – 113,756 miles
  • 2021 – 107,392 miles
  • 2020 – 97,139 miles
  • 2019 – 91,700 miles
  • 2018 – 83,221 miles
  • 2017 – 70,731 miles
  • 2016 – 55,919 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,760 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Oil leaking excessively from engine

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

16 tests since 14 Jan 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,760 miles (+92)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    142,760 miles
    Test number
    298993869656
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail142,668 miles (+5,814)7 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,668 miles
    Test number
    499010564448
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorProp shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass136,854 miles (+9,368)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    136,854 miles
    Test number
    795367494518
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To ABS pump (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass127,486 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    127,486 miles
    Test number
    474873595240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail127,449 miles (+13,693)1 dangerous11 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,449 miles
    Test number
    598131148435
    • DangerousOffside Rear Oil leaking continuously from transmission posing a serious risk to road safety hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass113,756 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    113,756 miles
    Test number
    652611234077
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail113,756 miles (+6,364)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,756 miles
    Test number
    313856084611
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorProp shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass107,392 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    107,392 miles
    Test number
    736712187945

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail107,392 miles (+10,253)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,392 miles
    Test number
    528841859358
    • MajorCentral Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear by tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass97,139 miles (+5,439)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    97,139 miles
    Test number
    340882296433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass91,700 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    91,700 miles
    Test number
    947326192306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail91,680 miles (+8,459)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,680 miles
    Test number
    501856577479
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass83,221 miles (+12,490)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    83,221 miles
    Test number
    672008028852

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass70,731 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    70,731 miles
    Test number
    296992375806
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Fail70,731 miles (+14,812)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,731 miles
    Test number
    448653769493
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Pass55,919 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    55,919 miles
    Test number
    542718137190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C5 FRO

Does C5 FRO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on C5 FRO expired on 19 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on C5 FRO?
The MOT on C5 FRO expired on 19 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has C5 FRO done?
C5 FRO was recorded at 142,760 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2025, an average of 8,892 miles a year.
Has C5 FRO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 FRO has failed 6 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on C5 FRO ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on C5 FRO find?
C5 FRO passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2025 with 8 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s front to rear; nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 5 more.

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